Mark 4: 1 – 20 The parable of the sower Again Jesus began to teach by the lake. The crowd that gathered round him was so large that he got into a boat and sat in it out on the lake, while all the people were along the shore at the water’s edge. He taughtContinue reading “Mark 4: 1 – 20 The parable of the sower”
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Acts 5: 1 – 11 Ananias and Sapphira
Acts 5: 1 – 11 Ananias and Sapphira Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the money for himself, but brought the rest and put it at the apostles’ feet. Then Peter said, ‘Ananias, how isContinue reading “Acts 5: 1 – 11 Ananias and Sapphira”
Luke 12: 13 – 21 The parable of the rich fool
Luke 12: 13 – 21 The parable of the rich fool Someone in the crowd said to him, ‘Teacher, tell my brother to divide the inheritance with me.’ Jesus replied, ‘Man, who appointed me a judge or an arbiter between you?’ Then he said to them, ‘Watch out! Be on your guard against all kindsContinue reading “Luke 12: 13 – 21 The parable of the rich fool”